FIX: Laptop Turns on when Lid Open.

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If your laptop automatically turns on when you open the lid, it is due to a feature called “Lid open action”, which is designed to automatically turn on your laptop as soon as you open the lid without having to press the power button.

However, despite the fact that “Lid Open Action” is a convenient feature for users who want their laptop to be ready to use as soon as they open it, some traditional users want to disable this feature because they do not want the laptop to power on as soon as the lid is opened.

How to Change Laptop Lid Open Action on Windows 11/10.

Method 1. Disable “Power On when Lid Open” feature in Lenovo & Dell laptops.

Some laptops (Dell, Lenovo, etc.) has the option to change the “Lid Open Action”, in BIOS settings. So…

1. Turn off your laptop.

2. Then turn on your laptop again and press immediately the corresponding key (e.g. DEL or F1 or F2 or F10)* to enter in BIOS setup utility.

* Notes:
1. The way to enter into BIOS (CMOS) Setup settings depends on the computer manufacturer. To find the proper way to enter in BIOS setup see your laptop’s manual.
2. Another way to enter in BIOS settings, is by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update > Advanced Options > Recovery and to press the Restart now button next to Advanced Startup. After computer restarts, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > UEFI Firmware Settings.

3. Now according your laptop’s manufacturer, go to:

• Dell: Go to Power menu, scroll down and set the Power On Lid Open option (switch) to OFF.
• Lenovo: Go to Configuration menu and set Flip to Boot option to Disabled

4. After disabling the Lid open action setting, Save and Exit from BIOS settings and you’re done!

Method 2. Change Lid Open action in Power Settings (Windows 10/11).

If you don’t want your laptop to turn on when you open the lid, proceed and modify the “Lid open action” in Power Settings.

1. Press Windows + R keys to open the Run command box.
2. Type control powercfg.cpl and press OK (or Enter)

3. Click Change plan settings.

4. Then click Change advanced power settings.

5. In Advanced Settings, scroll down and expand Power buttons and lid

5a. Set the Lid open action* setting to Do nothing. Then click OK. *

* Note: If the “Lid open action” option is missing from here, follow the instructions below to enable it and then perform the above steps again.

Fix. Enable Lid Open action in Registry.

If the “Lid open action” is missing in Power Settings, apply the steps below to enable it:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator. To do that:

In search bar type cmd or command prompt and then select Run as administrator.

2. Copy and paste the below command in Command Prompt window and hit Enter:

• REG ADD HKLMSYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPowerPowerSettings4f971e89-eebd-4455-a8de-9e59040e734799ff10e7-23b1-4c07-a9d1-5c3206d741b4 /v Attributes /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f

3. When the command is executed you’ll receive the message “The operation completed” successfully”.

4. Close the command prompt window and follow the steps in method-2 above to change the “Lid open action” in Power settings.

That’s all folks! Did it work for you? If so, by what method?
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Konstantinos Tsoukalas

Konstantinos is the founder and administrator of Repairwin.com. Since 1995 he works and provides IT support as a computer and network expert to individuals and large companies. He is specialized in solving problems related to Windows or other Microsoft products (Windows Server, Office, Microsoft 365, etc.).

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